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Agricultural and Biological Sciences

8 years ago

Huddling pigs thrive in optimal air conditions, improving welfare and productivity.

Transactions of the ASAE

Huddling Behavior and Hematology of Weanling Pigs as Affected by Air Velocity and Temperature

G. L. Riskowski, D. S. Bundy, J. A. Matthews

Paper Summary

Agricultural and Biological Sciences

8 years ago

Huddling pigs thrive in optimal air conditions, improving welfare and productivity.

Transactions of the ASAE

Huddling Behavior and Hematology of Weanling Pigs as Affected by Air Velocity and Temperature

G. L. Riskowski, D. S. Bundy, J. A. Matthews

Paper Summary

Weanling pigs were studied in chambers with different air speeds and temperatures to see how they huddled together to stay warm. The pigs used less space when it was colder or windier. The researchers found that the pigs' blood counts did not change in response to the different conditions.